King James Version
What Does Psalms 66:10 Mean?
“For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.”
Context
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O bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard:
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Which holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved. holdeth: Heb. putteth
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For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.
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Thou broughtest us into the net; thou laidst affliction upon our loins.
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Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place. wealthy: Heb. moist
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**22. For I said--**literally, "And I said," in an adversative sense. I, thus favored, was despondent.
**in my haste--**in my terror.
**cut off ... eyes--**from all the protection of Thy presence.
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Psalms 66:10 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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